Multi-level prevention program for sexual assault and harassment in active duty airmen
Official title: Code of Respect (X-CoRe): a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Multi-level Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention Intervention for Active Duty Airmen
Run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · NCT06101056 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program to see if it can help active duty airmen prevent sexual assault and harassment by promoting respectful relationships and positive bystander behavior.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 17, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | January 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06101056 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are active duty airmen stationed at Joint Base McGuire Dix-Lakehurst, specifically those ranked E1-E4.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not active duty airmen or are ranked above E4, as well as those in other military branches, will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Code of Respect (X-CoRe) program aimed at preventing sexual assault and harassment among active duty airmen. It focuses on enhancing psychosocial factors such as knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards respectful relationships. Participants will be cluster-randomized by squadron to either the X-CoRe intervention or a control group, with the goal of reducing victimization and promoting positive bystander behavior. The study will take place at Joint Base McGuire Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce incidents of sexual assault and harassment, improving the overall safety and cohesion within military units.
How similar studies have gone: While similar interventions have been implemented in various settings, the specific approach of the X-CoRe program is novel and has not been extensively tested in this military context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Active Duty, stationed at JBMDL * assigned to one of the 26 Air Force squadrons within the three Air Force Wings at JBMDL (87 Air Base Wing (ABW), 305 Air Mobility Wing (ABM), and 621 Contingency Response Wing (CRW)) * English speaking * access to an electronic device with internet capabilities Exclusion Criteria: * being in service branches other than Air Force (e.g., Army or Navy) * Airmen not ranked E1-E4 at JBMDL
Where it's running
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Belinda Hernandez, PhD, MPH — The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Study coordinator: Belinda Hernandez, PhD, MPH
- Email: Belinda.Hernandez@uth.tmc.edu
- Phone: (210) 276-9021
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.